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It was always a given that Bradley Beal would sign with the Los Angeles Clippers. All intel across the NBA at Summer League in Las Vegas indicated that this deal would be finalized before the Phoenix Suns even agreed to their buyout with Beal, and sure enough, that is what happened. However, Beal wasn’t the […]

The 2025 NHL Draft is now far in the rear-view mirror, and the Buffalo Sabres ended up making nine selections overall. They would make just one in the first round, picking ninth overall. That would be their only top 50 selection, and just one of two picks in the first three rounds. As general manager […]

The NBA offseason is upon us. Although basketball action has been paused, NBA fans can still look forward to some roster changes that can potentially alter the league’s landscape. While every offseason has its own story, there’s no question that some summers have changed the course of history. Here are the 10 most chaotic offseasons […]

NBA legends were some of the best players during their era. But while their legacy is timeless, basketball fans would agree that some of them were better off in their respective eras. Here is a look at 10 NBA legends who would struggle in the modern NBA. Check out the gallery. Shaquille O’Neal Shaquille O’Neal […]

The Chicago Blackhawks finished in last place in the Central Division in 2024-25. Still, with Connor Bedard and other young players, there is hope in the Windy City. General manager Kyle Davison expects other young stars to also make an impact this season. The Hawks did not make a bunch of moves in the offseason, […]

After a middling 2024–25 NBA campaign, the Utah Jazz entered the 2025 offseason with glaring positional needs and mounting questions about their rebuild. Despite a flurry of trade activity, the Jazz opted not to pursue any new free agents, signaling a curious lack of aggression in addressing their roster’s biggest weaknesses. In a Western Conference […]

After ending the 2024–25 season with a franchise-worst 17–65 record and allowing 121.2 points per game, the Utah Jazz needed more than just another draft pick or quiet roster tweak. They needed a foundational adjustment. Instead of chasing flashy names or overcommitting their future, they made one move that was clean, effective, and deeply strategic. […]

The Kansas City Chiefs are known in 2025 for their persistent dynasty, but that has not always been the case throughout their history as a franchise. Coming off their franchise-best third consecutive Super Bowl appearance, we will rank the 10 greatest Kansas City Chiefs teams of all time. The Chiefs have not been around as […]

The Chicago Bulls are wading the 2025 offseason waters with cautious optimism. After a middling performance in recent years marked by incremental progress but little breakthrough, the organization remains wary of rushing into aggressive gambits. General Manager Marc Eversley made his intentions clear on draft night: he doesn’t want the Bulls to skip steps in […]

After a strong 64-win regular season, the Cleveland Cavaliers’ recent early playoff exit was a sobering reminder that talent alone doesn’t guarantee postseason success. That’s especially true when games become more physical and rotations tighten. Cleveland’s front office has spent the summer fine-tuning the roster, prioritizing playoff readiness and flexibility. Now, with key pieces like […]

The 2024-25 season may not have worked out as the San Antonio Spurs had hoped, with Victor Wembanyama’s season-ending injury taking the wind out of the team’s sails. Nonetheless, they still lucked out in the draft lottery, winning the second overall pick, and they used that selection add Dylan Harper, the talented guard out of […]

Their core might be aging, and the Oklahoma City Thunder’s reign of terror may only be beginning, but the Los Angeles Clippers front office deserves plenty of credit for always landing on their feet. One of the most well-run organizations in the NBA, the Clippers are giving the Kawhi Leonard-led squad perhaps their biggest chance […]

The Philadelphia Flyers are tired of living on the outside of the Stanley Cup playoffs. Other than the Covid year of 2020, they have not competed in the postseason since 2018. Team president Keith Jones and general manager Daniel Briere have been patient and so have the team’s fans, but the time for waiting is […]

The Atlanta Falcons have fielded some excellent teams during their 59 years in the NFL. Atlanta has not won a Super Bowl, but they still have a proud tradition of success just like every other NFL team. It helps that the Falcons have had several legendary NFL players, like Michael Vick and Julio Jones, over […]

Most people would call the SEC the king of college football, but there’s no question that the Big Ten has been right on their heels in recent years. Especially after the recent conference realignment, specifically the addition of Oregon, the Big Ten is loaded with powerhouses that should make for an action-packed 2025 season. Ohio […]

The Utah Mammoth are coming off their very first season in Salt Lake City since the move from their former identity as the Arizona Coyotes, and they’ve already made an indelible impression on the community that had never experienced professional hockey before. Initially known simply as the Utah Hockey Club for their inaugural campaign, they’ve […]

At their core, the Philadelphia Eagles know who they are. Sure, they’ve attempted some different things over the years, from trading a first-round pick for a star wide receiver to finally drafting a cornerback and linebacker in subsequent first rounds, but at their heart, Philadelphia is a team that wins in the trenches, with big […]

The 2025 offseason for the Milwaukee Bucks has been defined by sharp pivots and high-stakes decisions. This was driven largely by the challenge of navigating Damian Lillard’s substantial contract. With the nine-time All-Star expected to miss the entire 2025-26 season recovering from a torn Achilles tendon, the Bucks were handcuffed by $50-plus million in dead […]

Heading into the 2025 NBA offseason, the Brooklyn Nets stood alone atop the league’s cap space leaderboard. That granted them unmatched flexibility to shape their future. With the ability to sign unrestricted free agents, offer sheets to restricted ones, facilitate complex multi-team trades, and absorb unwanted contracts, Brooklyn’s front office held all the cards. They […]

The Toronto Raptors entered 2025’s offseason with a clear identity and limited wiggle room. As such, they chose prudence over flashy splashes. Central to their quiet summer was the unwavering commitment to Jakob Poeltl. He’s a player the organization evidently cherishes deeply. Despite Poeltl not even being eligible for free agency until 2027, Toronto rewarded […]

After a 2024-25 NBA season that saw the Detroit Pistons triple their win total and push the New York Knicks in a riveting first-round postseason battle, it’s clear the Motor City is waking up to a new basketball era. Ambition is surging through the franchise and its rejuvenated fanbase. However, there are tough questions about […]

The Houston Astros begin the second half of their season in a good place. They dropped their series opener against the Seattle Mariners, though, whittling their division lead down to less than five games. However, Yordan Alvarez is getting closer to his return to the Astros lineup. Now, Houston general manager Dana Brown is under […]

Ateba Gautier authored such a night by delivering a statement so resounding it echoed far beyond the octagon’s boundaries at UFC 318: a 1-minute, 10-second destruction of Robert Valentin that left the world in awe and left no room for doubt, Gautier is a force the middleweight division can no longer ignore. ANOTHER FIRST ROUND […]

In a sport where debut moments are often measured by grit and flashes of hard-earned brilliance, Islam Dulatov carved out a memory that will be replayed for years to come. Making his first walk to the fabled UFC Octagon at UFC 318, the buzz surrounding this Chechen-German phenom was already loud. By the end of […]

Despite hovering above .500, the 2025 San Francisco Giants have been hampered by a mediocre offense that consistently lags behind their elite pitching. As of mid-July, the Giants are scoring just 4.07 runs per game with a team slash line of .230/.309/.369. Their team OPS sits at .678 – well below the MLB average of […]

On a brisk winter night at Grand Arena for PFL Africa, Dakota Ditcheva stepped into the PFL cage not just to defend her flawless record, but to launch a new era for both herself and her promotion. With a technical, punishing unanimous decision (30-27 x3) over Bellator alum Sumiko Inaba, Ditcheva’s performance was every bit […]

The Minnesota Vikings have become one of the elite teams in the NFC under head coach Kevin O’Connell. After winning 13 games and the NFC North title in 2022 and 14 games last season, O’Connell has earned a great deal of respect from his peers and keen NFL observers. O’Connell’s greatest strength is his ability […]

Carli Judice electrified the MMA world on Saturday night, opening up UFC 318 in truly spectacular fashion. Facing a tough and durable Nicole Caliari, Judice not only dominated from start to finish but also produced a highlight-reel finish that will be discussed for years to come. In the third round, Judice delivered a perfectly timed […]

The GrandWest Arena throbbed with the pulse of destiny as Costello van Steenis, a fighter so often cast as the challenger, flipped the MMA world on its head at PFL Africa. In a seismic, late-round spectacle, Van Steenis submitted the unbeaten titan Johnny Eblen with just 10 seconds remaining in the fifth round, becoming the […]

In one of the most emphatic statements of supremacy in heavyweight history, Oleksandr Usyk delivered a stunning fifth-round knockout of Daniel Dubois to defend his undisputed heavyweight titles, becoming a two-time undisputed king in boxing’s glamor division and securing his third occasion being crowned undisputed across two separate weight classes. The Ukrainian maestro further solidified […]

The Boston Red Sox started the second half of their season with a loss against the Chicago Cubs. Boston’s winning streak was ended at 10 games. The loss added pressure to Red Sox general manager Brian O’Halloran to make moves at the Major League Baseball trade deadline. Prospects like Jhostynxon Garcia could be on the […]

The Orlando Magic entered the 2025 NBA offseason with a clear mandate: bolster the roster around Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner, address their long-standing perimeter shooting woes, and solidify their backcourt rotation following injuries and a first-round exit to the Boston Celtics in April. The front office approached the offseason with urgency, understanding that their […]

One-and-done college players are usually highly touted prospects who are deemed ready to play in the NBA. However, that isn’t always the case. Here are the 10 one-and-done college players with the least successful NBA careers, ranked. Check out the gallery. 10. Jabari Parker At the 2014 NBA Draft, a lot of people believed that […]

The 2025 NBA Playoffs saw several superstars go down with a torn Achilles, a dreaded injury that has derailed the careers of several notable players. The Achilles tendon is responsible for absorbing impact, making an injury a career-altering one. While players like Kevin Durant and Dominique Wilkins were successful enough to recover well from the […]

The Milwaukee Bucks entered the 2025 NBA offseason as a team with a difficult decision to make. With Damian Lillard having suffered a torn Achilles in the first round of the playoffs, the Bucks’ hopes of contending for the next few seasons drastically diminished — potentially leading to a trade request from Giannis Antetokounmpo, their […]

Coming off a dream run to the NBA Finals in 2025, the Indiana Pacers are going to come crashing back down to earth for the upcoming season as they await the return of Tyrese Haliburton from an Achilles injury. While the Pacers have more than enough talent to remain a playoff team in the Eastern […]

The Toronto Blue Jays ended the first half of the regular season on a high. A dominant stretch from the Blue Jays’ offense fueled a 10-game winning streak. That run helped Toronto climb into first place in the American League East. Despite completing a contract extension with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. earlier this season, the pressure […]

LAS VEGAS — No rookie has been better throughout the entirety of NBA Summer League to this point than Sacramento Kings guard Nique Clifford. That’s saying something, especially with Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper, and VJ Edgecombe dominating the spotlight. The 23-year-old Kings’ rookie has looked as comfortable as he can be in the desert, and […]

After clearing waivers on Friday afternoon, Bradley Beal officially signed with the Los Angeles Clippers. The team announced the signing via a press release with comments from President of Basketball Operations Lawrence Frank and head coach Tyronn Lue. The former three-time NBA All-Star now brings his talents to Los Angeles looking to jumpstart his career […]